Event Description
In 2004 Officer Ricardo Lizarraga was killed while responding to a domestic violence call. We run so that his legacy lives on. We run For Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary and many youths that live in South Los Angeles. This event will help support hundreds of youth from South Los Angeles with school supplies and after school youth programs.
This will be our 5th Annual Newton Street Run4Youth 5k run/walk and Kids Fun Run. This event will take you running on the streets of South Central past and through two beautiful parks (South Los Angeles Wetlands Park and Augustus Hawkins Nature Park).
Part of a 3 part Series Race: Complete all three races and get an additional medal. Medal will be given out at the Mission's 5K Run.
Race 1: LAPD Foothill's Fitness Run -Hansen Dam -Registration link coming soon.
Race 2: Newton Run4Youth 5K - Los Angeles
Race 3: Mission Foot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk and 1k Kids Run-Granada Hills - website
Race day schedule:
8:00 am. Start for Kids Fun Run (11 and Under)
8:15 am 5k Run/Walk Start
Awards in age groups.
Entry Fee:
Kids Run 11 and under 15.00
Teens 18 and under $20.00
Adults 25.00
Proceeds benefit LAPD Newton Youth Programs and Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary